I Restored $5 Destroyed iPhone 4S Back to Brand New - Phone Restoration & Repair

I bought this iPhone 4S from ebay to restore it. I haven’t worked much with such “new tech” or phones so this was an interesting and challenging restoration. It has only a broken screen and power button which turned out to be quite simple fix and easy to troubleshoot. I will replace the screen and the power button / light sensor cable. I also changed the color of the iPhone to black because I like how it looks, especially with the brushed steel.
This project was mostly just a disassembly, quick cleanup with isopropyl alcohol, sanding the body and reassembly with the broken parts replaced so I will not write a long text this time. All the cables are super delicate, and the connectors will snap in place with ease after you find the right position. You should never try to force them in to place. Also when replacing the screen you should be very especially careful to get the cables through the body without bending them in wrong places. You will only ruin the connectors if you try. The special screwdriver for the bottom
Jerry's parts sheet: jerryrigeverything.com/2014/0...
Some tools from this project:
Screw driver set: amzn.to/2P0AmMp
Phone repair kit: amzn.to/2UHcbEs
More plastic prying tools: amzn.to/2J1f51k
New screen for iPhone 4S: amzn.to/2wLhjPF
New back glass: amzn.to/3bBWrJM
Power button/sensor replacement: amzn.to/3dAaqkU
Replacement battery: amzn.to/2yi8WM7
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[@ForgottenHonor0]

I can hear Steve Jobs screaming from the grave. I don't think he likes it when the consumers figure out how to fix the toys his company makes.

[@user-hr8es7gx8c]

this guy's like the real life version of that really satisfying toy story scene

[@legendaryz5078]

We are basically watching surgery

[@gershsgaming8673]

It's amazing how hostile the design is to repair. Apple seems to have constructed this phone (and, I presume all phones) to make them near impossible for a DIY-er to fix. As an engineer myself, I dislike that, and love the fact that you fixed it anyway.

[@philipvilsaint9811]

This guy don’t need tech support, he IS TECH SUPPORT

[@yosh9433]

2026: Restoring an useless Iphone12.

[@cosmicsoul8042]

I just love how your videos have no music, just you, your tools, and the sounds of your work. Videos are very satisfying, enjoyable, and relaxing.

[@ZeeZedZee]

Can you fix my broken relationship with my girlfriend

[@ThySirBlue]

The pause when he broke part of the screen, I could feel the emotion

[@eikonlosangeles]

Anyone else holding their breath while watching this?

[@mmmsatisfaction7654]

Most restoration channels are amazing, grade A doctors. This man is a necromancer.

[@cptbuttermilk]

takes apart 2/3 of the entire phone

[@PinkSoldier2009]

I’m really glad that you don’t play annoying background music!

[@the_free_timer5011]

You know things are about to get serious when my man whips out the Screwdriver kit.

[@maximamasmac5007]

watching you repair shit I've never thought could be fixed is just so pleasing and satisfying. I don't know much about electronics or how to fix them, but I'm learning things just by watching these kind restoration videos.

[@SpringDavid]

I am pretty sure by this point that he is either:

[@adriannaranjo4397]

Apple: "Its gonna cost $300 to fix this tiny crack on the screen"

[@yosh9433]

Respect for the Chinese people who did this puzzle over and over again for months!

[@aeirill]

i swear this whole channel is asmr for engineers

[@mikeb8674]

"This whole part needs to be replaced. ... I make a new one."